The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has opened the legacy estates within the 625-hectare Camp John Hay to the public, promising enhanced facilities and services. Formerly a private enclave, Camp John Hay is now envisioned as a world-class destination for all Filipinos. The initiative includes the public opening of the John Hay Golf course, managed by a consortium of GolfPlus Management Incorporated and DuckWorld PH, and the handover of The John Hay Hotels to Landco Pacific Corporation.
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“We want to emphasize that Camp John Hay is not only back to the government’s possession—it is now back to the Filipino people,” Bingcang said. “With this, we want to ensure that all Filipinos can enjoy the world-class leisure destinations within the camp while maintaining and improving the facilities and services.”John Hay Golf: Premier course now open to the public
“Everything should be the best — not just the golf course but also the clubhouse and other facilities, because that’s part of the whole experience,” said GMI president Eduardo Arguelles, who has managed other premier golf estates. Despite the changes in management, services at the hotels remained uninterrupted, thanks to careful planning and cooperation between the government and private sector.
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